Articles
The World Before and After COIVD: Nature Exhibit Edition
by Andie Vasquez After being stuck inside for the last couple months and staying mostly close to home due to the pandemic, my children were eager to get out and about. Some places remain closed, but a few have reopened. This was our first trip into the world with all...
Can We Find Peace During a Pandemic?
But in truth, that matches what has kept happening to me in 2020, so I guess it was fitting. I will tell you my personal story in hope it comforts you and let’s you know that you’re not alone in this crazy time and that peace can be found during a pandemic.
Fun Ways to Replace Nutrients Lost in Sweat
by Sophia Pollalis ATC, LAT, CSCS It’s officially summer! Bring on the iced coffee, pool days, sweat, and sunscreen. I LOVE the heat. I would take hot over cold any day of the week (as long as you throw a sweater day in there somewhere). In summer, whether we are...
Let’s Talk about Poop & Hemorrhoids Shall We
by Jessica Wilkerson CPT, PN1; Cassandra McCoy MAT, LAT, ATC, RYT; Keli Kirwin PIDC In this conversation, the Be HEaRd Contributors chat about poop & hemorrhoids. We give you our tips and tricks to help with constipation postpartum, healing and more! Plus just...
The Choices that could Transform your Child’s Life
Lifestyle choices are sometimes overlooked as the choices that they are. Local customs influence laws by setting a social standard. Some choices are effectively eliminated whenever the social norms become so ingrained that anything counter causes fear or distrust in the larger public. The restriction might then become prohibitive at the legal level.
You are Not the Size of Your Jeans
by Andie Vasquez In days past, each person was fitted into their clothes individually. There weren't "sizes" like we know them today. If you were poor that meant you, your mother, family member, whomever in your house would be doing all the sewing. Perhaps you'd get...
Finding the Hug We Need
by Mary Holtrop During these past few months I was not feeling the stress of COVID-19. I was going about my business, going to work most days, getting caught up on projects that I have been meaning to complete for several years, organizing my work space and taking...
The Advice You Should’ve Gotten
by Rachel Warner MAT, ATC, LAT I didn’t receive helpful advice from my doctor regarding exercise when I became pregnant. I asked all the questions and got the same canned answer, “just keep doing what you were doing before you got pregnant.” Just for the...
The Top 5 Functional Exercises You Should Be Doing During Your Pregnancy
By Cassandra McCoy MAT, ATC, LAT, RYT Disclaimer: Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program during pregnancy. I know I have stated that these are the top prenatal exercises; however, anyone can benefit from these simple, yet effective exercises...
Investing in Yourself: More than Money
by Sophia Pollalis ATC, LAT, CSCS I want to talk about you for a minute. You are an incredible individual with hopes and dreams and plans for the future. You’ve hit and missed marks. Your goals may have shifted as you’ve grown and come to better know yourself. I want...